Ron Jaworski, owner of Running Deer Golf Club in Pittsgrove Township, Salem County, shows some of the damage to the course, Monday, July 2, 2012. Jaworski estimates that approximate 900-1,000 trees were lost after a derecho caused widespread damage to the course and surrounding areas. (Staff Photo by Lori M. Nichols/Gloucester County Times)

The former star Philadelphia Eagles quarterback - who owns Running Deer, RiverWinds Golf and Tennis Club in West Deptford and other golf courses in multiple states - came to survey the damage left by the weekend super derecho storm that ravaged the region.

“You would think a hurricane came through here,” said Jaworski, as he drove a golf cart through green after green, pointing out the many fallen and broken trees.

About 900 to 1,000 had been uprooted, snapped or torn apart, he said. The total included about 300 to 400 on fairways or their perimeters.

He said none of the buildings on the property were damaged, and damage to the greens and tees was “minimal.” But when asked to estimate how much business would be lost at Running Deer, he said, “Probably a couple hundred thousand (dollars), when all is said and done.”

All power was lost in the storm, and it was still lost as of Monday afternoon. That meant Jaworski and his team had to bring in a generator to at least supply irrigation.

Otherwise the grass would quickly bake in the midst of the ongoing heat wave.

“It was critical we got (irrigation) going, or we’d have been in bad shape,” Jaworski said. “That’s as good as ‘Good night.’”

He said he hopes to re-open Running Deer Friday, but a lot has to happen before then. The loss of power means no cold water, no restrooms, no preserving food.

Jaworski pointed out the country club had to throw out all the food it would have otherwise served to patrons.

Many tree trunk remains or branches on Monday afternoon had been or were being sawed, carried away or consumed and spewed out by chippers.

Jaworski also said he wants to be sure those patrons can get to the club safely. He cited intersections throughout the area, at which the lack of electric meant stop signs would have to suffice for the normal red, green or yellow lights.

Downed roadside wires - along with branches, trunks and other debris - also blocked roads, at least partially, along the way.

Jaworski criticized the lack, to this point, of a state response to the damage.

“I don’t where the state is,” he said. “It’s like we’re forgotten here in South Jersey...It’s like it’s every man for himself.”

He argued New Jersey officials should be aware of the carnage that hit so many areas in Salem and Cumberland counties, and the danger it was causing.